Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Australia/New Zealand-
15749882) - 2022 - CRC - 9/20/21
Vehicle Care
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Use this rotation pattern if the vehicle
has different size tyres on the front
and rear.
Adjust the front and rear tyres to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tyre and Loading Information label
after the tyres have been rotated. See
and
.
Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor
System. See
.
Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See
“
Wheel Nut Torque
”
under
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Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
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Warning (Continued)
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of the
wheel hub opening with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or tyre
rotation to prevent corrosion or rust
buildup.
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Warning
Do not apply grease to the wheel
mounting surface, wheel conical
seats, or the wheel nuts or bolts.
Grease applied to these areas could
cause a wheel to become loose or
come off, resulting in a crash.
When It Is Time for New Tyres
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear rate of the tyres.
Tread wear indicators are one way to tell
when it is time for new tyres. Tread wear
indicators appear when the tyres have only
1.6 mm or less of tread remaining. See
and
for additional
information.
The rubber in tyres ages over time. Multiple
factors including temperatures, loading
conditions, and inflation pressure
maintenance affect how fast aging takes
place. GM recommends that tyres be
replaced after six years, regardless of tread
wear. To identify the age of a tyre, use the
tyre manufacture date, which is the last four
digits of the DOT Tyre Identification Number
(TIN) moulded into one side of the tyre
